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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

K57 DBLMOT history

K57 DBL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

K57 DBL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,451 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 DBL was last recorded at 126,451 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,619 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,832 miles
Average per year
1,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,451 miles
  • 2024 – 124,619 miles
  • 2023 – 122,797 miles
  • 2022 – 120,782 miles
  • 2021 – 118,137 miles
  • 2020 – 117,439 miles
  • 2019 – 116,327 miles
  • 2018 – 114,859 miles
  • 2017 – 112,535 miles
  • 2016 – 111,398 miles
  • 2015 – 110,606 miles
  • 2014 – 108,723 miles
  • 2013 – 107,270 miles
  • 2012 – 106,241 miles
  • 2011 – 105,204 miles
  • 2010 – 103,557 miles
  • 2009 – 101,110 miles
  • 2008 – 98,597 miles
  • 2007 – 95,661 miles
  • 2005 – 92,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,451 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,451 miles (+1,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    334233554862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    812023503675
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe corroded.

  3. Fail124,619 miles (+1,822)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    368381262865
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe corroded.

  4. Pass122,797 miles (+2,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,797 miles
    Test number
    414954838392
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,782 miles (+2,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,782 miles
    Test number
    869146818944
    • AdvisoryTyres perished .

  6. Pass118,137 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    439004017376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,439 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,439 miles
    Test number
    789402968212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass116,327 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    279712571957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,270 miles (+1,411)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,270 miles
    Test number
    245751177267
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,859 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,859 miles
    Test number
    710809869091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,535 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,535 miles
    Test number
    332147775175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    824366320675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,398 miles (+792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    417053060639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass110,606 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,606 miles
    Test number
    971690488794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,723 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    925436534380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,270 miles (+1,029)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    107,270 miles
    Test number
    857160743395
    • NotePower steering box damp
    • NoteStone chip on windscreen

  17. Pass106,241 miles (+32)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,241 miles
    Test number
    167878332313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perished and splitting

  18. Fail106,209 miles (+1,005)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    495391832417
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres perished and splitting

  19. Pass105,204 miles (+1,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,204 miles
    Test number
    206948221347
    • NoteFront indicator lenes faded

  20. Pass103,557 miles (+2,447)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,557 miles
    Test number
    573487280297
    • NoteO/side front tyre cut
    • NoteO/side windscreen chiped

  21. Pass101,110 miles (+2,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    141827149285
    • NoteFront windscreen chipped .

  22. Pass98,597 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    383801238491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,661 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    95,661 miles
    Test number
    923907007135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    810224835333
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass92,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    221184035369
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K57 DBL

Does K57 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K57 DBL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K57 DBL?
The MOT on K57 DBL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K57 DBL done?
K57 DBL was recorded at 126,451 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,704 miles a year.
Has K57 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 DBL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K57 DBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K57 DBL find?
K57 DBL passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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